Peace Bridge - Buffalo, NY/ Fort Erie, Ontario
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Rayman
N 42° 54.400 W 078° 54.160
17T E 671211 N 4752584
The Peace Bridge spans the Niagara River from Buffalo to Fort Erie and consists of five arched spans and a truss span.
Waymark Code: WM3VP8
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2008
Views: 103
The Peace Bridge is one of four vehicular bridges in the Buffalo/Niagara region that crosses the Niagara River to/from the United States and Canada. This is the largest of the four, with the arched portion of the bridge crossing the river. The part spanning the Blackrock Canal is built with a truss and is much higher than the arches to allow taller ships to pass through.
When the bridge was opened in 1927, it was originally intended to support two lanes of 20-ton trucks and two tracks for 40-ton trolleys. Although the supporting structural steel is in place to support the trolley tracks, the tracks were never installed. Today, the Peace Bridge has been modified to a three-lane bridge with twelve-foot wide lanes. The center lane is reversible depending on traffic situations.
There has been talks, designs, and redesigns for over 10 years to try and come up with a plan for either a completely new bridge or a twin for this bridge to alleviate traffic. Continual delays and protests from residents, government and other agencies have stalled any new construction, and it may be several more years before an agreement is reached.
Length of bridge: 3580 ft
Height of bridge: varies
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Vehicle and truck traffic
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The Peace Bridge spans the Niagara River and Black Rock Canal.
Date constructed: 1927
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Peace Bridge
Location:
Buffalo, New York, USA and Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
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